What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Rigid adherence to a tradition" from August 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rigid adherence to a tradition”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PURISM

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Rigid adherence to a tradition” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rigid adherence to a tradition” clue?+

The answer is PURISM (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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